A massive bushfire has engulfed thousands of acres in the Pacific Palisades area in the city of Los Angeles, USA. Strong winds have spread the fire rapidly. Videos from the area show people fleeing from their homes t open spaces, and horses being set free so they can run to save lives.
Strong wind conditions have made the fire life-threatening, as per reports. Multiple houses have caught fire and mandatory evacuation orders have been issued.
800 acres of the most expensive property in the United States has just been consumed by the fires and winds in Los Angeles.
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People are evacuating their homes in massive numbers and running for their lives.
Many ditched their cars and ran to the ocean.
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The Palisades is a generally prosperous area and many lush estates are located in the fire zone, described as one of the most expensive homes in the USA. The exact extent of the damages and lost lives are not yet clear.
The Los Angeles Fire Department has announced an expanded evacuation zone and is employing bulldozers to move parked vehicles so that moving vehicles can evacuate the affected area rapidly.
